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MQM1NSP1 - Neuroscience and Psychology

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Type of module:

Summary module description:

This is the second of two modules making up the Post-Graduate Certificate level of the Masters in Coaching and BehaviouralÌýChange.ÌýIt comprisesÌýworkshop delivery,Ìýtogether with inter-workshop practice, reading and reflection.Ìý



This module is designed to offer an experiential and practical training in core technologies of Coaching and Behavioural Change. This draws upon many of the schools of psychology, and coaching techniques already covered by students in the first module of the Post-Graduate Certificate (Foundations of Coaching). The tools and techniques covered in the module will be presented and practiced in a coaching style, thus giving students an intense coaching practice opportunity.Ìý



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This module is designed to allow external student participation, from corporate clients and individuals who wish to undertake further study in psychological theories and neuroscience that will help them to deepen their understanding and employ a broader range of tools and techniques in their coaching practice.Ìý


Aims:



  • To gain practical experience and understanding of a wide range of tools and techniques which deliver effective behavioural changeÌýÌý




  • To enable students to learn from their own practical experience and reflectionÌý




  • To expose students to a wide range people with whom to work, thus increasing their experience and flexibility both as coaches andÌýcoacheesÌý




  • To develop an understanding of a broad range of psychological tools and techniques for use at an individual and organisational levelÌý




  • To ensure students have a basic understanding of psychology, and insight into the leadingÌýedge neuroscience which informs coaching practiceÌý




Assessable learning outcomes:



  • 5,000Ìýword assignmentÌý




  • Observed skills in using the tools and techniques during the workshopsÌý




  • Ability to integrate learning from this module with learning from the Certificate in Coaching, module one.Ìý




Additional outcomes:



  • Increased awareness and confidence in working with a wide range of individualsÌý




  • Increased flexibility and resources to respond to presenting issues fromÌýcoacheesÌý




  • An understanding of how people develop patterns of behaviour, and how these can be changedÌý







  • Personal experience of the world from different perspectivesÌý




  • Ability to explain the psychological underpinnings of effective coaching and behavioural change interventionsÌý




Outline content:



  • Foundations of PsychologyÌý




  • Psychology and its organisational applicationsÌý




  • Understanding the development of first wave Behavioural and Cognitive approachesÌýÌý




  • Explore their application to coachingÌý







  • Apply these approaches to organisational and wellbeing issues&nbs p;




  • Setting the scene for third wave cognitive behavioural approaches and their translation to coachingÌý




  • Introduction to relevant psychological theories of changeÌýÌý




  • Understanding the development of approaches such as mindfulness, compassion focused and acceptance and commitment approaches as tools for behavioural changeÌý




  • Ex plore their application in coachingÌý







  • Positive psychology and its applicationsÌý




  • Apply these approaches to organisational and wellbeing issuesÌý




  • Setting the scene for motivational approaches to behavioural changeÌýÌýÌý




  • Introduction to relevant psychological theories of changeÌý




  • Explore the structure of the brain, common human biases and functions which relate to coaching practice through a neuroscience approachÌý







  • NeuroscienceÌý




  • Timeline workÌý




  • Understanding the development of approaches such as motivational interviewing as a tool for behavioural changeÌý




  • Explore it application in coachingÌýÌý




Brief description of teaching and learning methods:



  • WorkshopÌý




  • Expert tutors with practical experience of applying the tools and techniquesÌý




  • Plenary presentations, demonstrations and practice sessionsÌý







  • Inter-module activities and exercisesÌý




Contact hours:
Ìý Autumn Spring Summer
Lectures 60
Tutorials 15
Practicals classes and workshops 75
Guided independent study: Ìý Ìý Ìý
Ìý Ìý Wider reading (independent) 75
Ìý Ìý Essay preparation 37.5
Ìý Ìý Reflection 37.5
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Total hours by term 0 300 0
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Total hours for module 300

Summative Assessment Methods:
Method Percentage
Written assignment including essay 100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

One 5,000 word assignment consisting of two questions of 2,500 words each.Ìý



Submission deadline: 25 June 2020.Ìý


Formative assessment methods:

Observed coaching sessions, feedback from peers, tutors and learning advisors.ÌýÌý


Penalties for late submission:

University standard penalties applyÌý


Assessment requirements for a pass:

50%Ìýfor the module overallÌý


Reassessment arrangements:

One resubmission in line with University standard rulesÌý


Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 8 April 2021

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.

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